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On YouTubeHouston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / September 15
Three Free Agents the Rockets Could Sign With Their Final Roster Spot
The Houston Rockets have one more roster spot remaining after a major offseason that saw them take the leap into legitimate title contention. After an impressive 2024-25 season, the Rockets reloaded this summer, starting with acquiring superstar Kevin Durant.
Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / September 15
Rockets’ Star Cements All-World Status Despite FIBA Loss
Alperen Sengun was already seen as one of the best basketball players on the planet prior to FIBA play. That was clear enough in his first-ever All-Star selection, which was brought on by 19.1 points, 10.3 rebounds and 4.9 assists on 50% shooting.
Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / September 15
ESPN's Kendrick Perkins: Rockets' Kevin Durant's Iso Scoring is Second-Best NBA Skill
The Houston Rockets know a thing or two about isolation scoring. Possibly the NBA's greatest isolation scorer in league history suited up for the franchise for nearly a decade in James Harden. "The Beard" could score in bunches, even if defended by practically the entire opposing team at once.
The '2024-25 NBA triple-doubles' quiz
43 different players recorded a triple-double in the 2024-25 NBA season. How many of them can you name in six minutes?
Alperen Sengun News / NBA Analysis Network / September 15
Greece coach attacks Alperen Sengun after ‘disrespectful’ comments about Giannis Antetokoumpo, calls him ‘small kid’
Greece coach fires back at Alperen Sengun’s “disrespectful” comments about Giannis Antetokounmpo Alperen Sengun made a bold comment about Giannis Antetokounmpo following Turkey’s semifinal victory over Greece at EuroBasket 2025.
20 old school players who would have thrived in the modern NBA
Which former NBA players watch today's game and think to themselves, Man, I would have been awesome in today's game? Probably all of them. But how many of them are right?
Amen Thompson News / Fadeaway World / September 15
YouTuber Claims Amen Thompson Would Have Posed A Challenge To Michael Jordan In The '90s
Houston Rockets forward Amen Thompson is among the most talented young players in the NBA today. With tremendous potential, several perceive the young forward as a rising star.
Houston Rockets News / Last Word On Sports / September 14
Rockets Training Camp: 4 Players Reportedly Vying For Starting Power Forward Spot, Is There A Favorite?
The Houston Rockets are coming off a top-10 campaign in franchise history, but they have shown that they expect bigger things this year. The Rockets didn’t
Alperen Sengun News / Houston Rockets on SI / September 14
Alperen Sengun and Türkiye Made EuroBasket History Despite Loss
Throughout Türkiye's long history of basketball, it has had many great players and teams. Over its almost ninety years of existence, it has been essential
Houston Rockets News / Hoops Wire / September 14
Ime Udoka: Rockets’ starting five still has one open spot
The Rockets know four-fifths of their starting lineup. Kevin Durant, Alperen Sengun, Amen Thompson and Fred VanVleet are locked in. It’s that fifth spot that will be up for grabs when camp tips off later this month.
Alperen Sengun News / Houston Rockets on SI / September 14
Rockets Alperen Sengun Ranks Sixth Among League's Top Centers
The 2021 NBA Draft was one of the most pivotal drafts for the Houston Rockets. At the time, the franchise was rebuilding and bereft of young talent. The Rockets' general direction was also unclear and they had a first-time general manager in Rafael Stone.
Houston Rockets News / The SportsRush / September 14
'Not Sure If Michael Jordan Would Be Talked About': Amen Thompson Would Overshadow MJ In The 80s, Says Creator
It’s only natural for the sport of basketball to have evolved over the decades. Feats that were considered otherworldly 40 years ago are now ‘run of the mill’ highlights for a given night.
Tari Eason News / Houston Rockets on SI / September 13
Expectations For The Rockets Are Reaching James Harden-Era Levels
The Houston Rockets have skyrocketed their expectations after a strong season last year, combined with some quality offseason moves. Now, the Rockets are considered among a short list of teams capable of winning an NBA championship.
NBA News / Athlon Sports / September 13
Alperen Sengun Reveals Giannis Antetokounmpo Weakness That Led to Dominant EuroBasket Win
There is a faction of NBA fans that believe Houston Rockets center Alperen Sengun will emerge as the league’s next great big man. He has a long way to go before he backs up those beliefs, but he appears well on his way amid an impressive run in the EuroBasket tournament.
Houston Rockets News / The SportsRush / September 13
Rockets GM Rafael Stone Lays Bare Heartfelt Truth on Trading Jalen Green for Kevin Durant
June 2025 saw one of the craziest deals in the NBA, when the Houston Rockets traded 2 of their key young players to the Phoenix Suns in exchange for Kevin Durant and Clint Capela.
Houston Rockets News / Last Word On Sports / September 13
Turkey’s Finals Run Showcases Rockets’ 2025-26 Potential
Turkey has made the EuroBasket Finals. They will play Germany on Sunday for the chance to take home the Gold. The semifinal superstar showdown between Turkey’s Alperen Sengun and Greece’s Giannis Antetokounmpo didn’t exactly showcase the best of either player, but it did showcase the potential of Sengun’s Houston Rockets in 2025-26.
Houston Rockets News / Hardwood Heroics / September 12
'It’s Great to See the Work He Put In be Rewarded' – Houston Rockets Coach is Pleased With Alperen Sengun’s EuroBasket Run
Houston Rockets head coach Ime Udoka is watching Alperen Sengun closely this summer, as the 23-year-old center is deep into the FIBA EuroBasket tournament with Turkey, and he is pleased with what he’s seeing.
Kevin Durant News / Last Word On Sports / September 12
The Rockets’ Role for Kevin Durant Will Make Fans Happy
The Houston Rockets made one of the splashiest moves in the offseason, trading for Kevin Durant to add him to their young core. After last year’s successful run, finishing with the second seed in the crowded Western Conference, the Rockets knew they needed a bit more.
NBA News / Yardbarker / September 11
Heat linked to future Hall of Famer in rumors, but can Miami even land a superstar anymore?
The Miami Heat have always had swagger, but lately that confidence is being tested.
Kevin Durant News / Hoops Wire / September 11
Rockets’ Kevin Durant viewed as offseason’s biggest prize
The best offseason addition? ESPN’s Brian Windhorst says it’s a no-contest. “I don’t think there’s much of a debate. Gotta be Kevin Durant in Houston,” Windhorst said on NBA Today.
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